Kids' Height Chart by Age: Every parent wants their child to be tall and grow appropriately for their age. This often raises the question: Is their child's height appropriate for their age? If you're also interested in answering this question, this article may be helpful. Renowned pediatrician Sandeep Gupta shared a video on his Instagram handle. In this video, he explains how children grow and how much height they grow in each year. Let's explore this:

What should a child's height be according to their age?
First Year Growth
Dr. Gupta explains that the first year after birth is the most crucial for a child's growth. Both weight and height increase rapidly during the first year. During this time, the child's height increases by approximately 25 centimeters.

Second and Third Years
According to the doctor, a child's height increases by approximately 12.5 centimeters in the second year. In the third year, this growth slows slightly to 7.5 to 10 centimeters.

3 to 6 Years
When a child is 3 to 4 years old, their height increases by about 7 centimeters per year. After this, between 5 and 6 years old, this growth slows down to about 6 centimeters per year.

Growth until Puberty
In the video, the doctor further explains that from the age of 6 until puberty (adolescence), a child's height increases by an average of 5 centimeters per year. During puberty, there is another growth spurt, during which children's height can increase rapidly.

Why is this information important?
Dr. Gupta explains that a child's height indicates their nutritional status and overall health. If a child is not achieving the recommended height at a particular age, it could be a sign of a nutritional deficiency, hormonal problem, or another medical condition. In such a situation, it is important to pay attention to their height.

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